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live U.S. declares objectives met in Iran operation as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked - Middle East conflict on 6 May

President Donald Trump cited "great progress" toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran as he announced he would briefly pause the operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges China to pressure Tehran over its actions in the Hormuz.

UAE reports second day of Iranian missile and drone attacks, as Tehran's military issues denial

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Middle East Conflict

UAE reports second day of Iranian missile and drone attacks, as Tehran's military issues denial

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it was dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran for the second consecutive day on Tuesday (5 May), despite denials from authorities in Tehran.

Iranian FM Araghchi holds talks in Beijing, ahead of U.S.-China leaders' summit

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Middle East Conflict

Iranian FM Araghchi holds talks in Beijing, ahead of U.S.-China leaders' summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday (6 May), underscoring deepening ties between Tehran and Beijing ahead of high-level U.S.-China talks expected to touch on Iran and the Gulf crisis.

Canary Islands leader against hantavirus-hit cruise ship docking there

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Hantavirus Update

Canary Islands leader against hantavirus-hit cruise ship docking there

The regional government of Spain's Canary Islands is opposed to allowing a luxury cruise ship that has been hit by an outbreak of the deadly hantavirus to dock on the archipelago, its leader, Fernando Clavijo, said on Wednesday.

Venice Biennale hit by geopolitical disputes over Russia and Israel

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Visual arts

Venice Biennale hit by geopolitical disputes over Russia and Israel

The 61st Venice Biennale has opened under grey skies and political tension, with disputes over Russia and Israel, resignations on the jury, and protests marking the start of one of the art world’s most high-profile events.

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

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Diplomacy

Armenia links open borders with peace and regional connectivity at Yerevan Dialogue 2026

Armenia says open borders, regional connectivity and economic integration are central to its peace strategy, as Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan highlighted the country’s evolving normalisation agenda with Türkiye at the Yerevan Dialogue 2026 forum.

EPC summit in Yerevan highlights fragile South Caucasus peace efforts

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Diplomacy

EPC summit in Yerevan highlights fragile South Caucasus peace efforts

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’s planned visits to Yerevan and Baku framed the 8th European Political Community summit on 4 May, as European leaders focused on fragile South Caucasus peace efforts and rising geopolitical tensions.

New high-speed trains half journey from Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent to UNESCO-listed Silk Road city to 7.5 hours

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Transport

New high-speed trains half journey from Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent to UNESCO-listed Silk Road city to 7.5 hours

New high-speed trains launched between Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent and the UNESCO-listed Silk Road city of Khiva will slash journey times from 14 hours to 7.5 hours according to Uzbekistan's state railway company, Uzbek City.

Georgia faces sharp EU criticism as Yerevan summit highlights shifting South Caucasus dynamics

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View from Georgia

Georgia faces sharp EU criticism as Yerevan summit highlights shifting South Caucasus dynamics

The eighth European Political Community summit brought dozens of world leaders to Yerevan, signalling Europe’s deepening interest in the South Caucasus.

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Middle East Conflict

live U.S. declares objectives met in Iran operation as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked - Middle East conflict on 6 May

President Donald Trump cited "great progress" toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran as he announced he would briefly pause the ...

Singer Katy Perry to perform at 10th Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku

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Formula 1

Singer Katy Perry to perform at 10th Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku

The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 will mark its 10th anniversary with a major entertainment programme in Baku, headlined by global pop star ...

Ukraine accuses Russia of breaching ceasefire within hours

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Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine accuses Russia of breaching ceasefire within hours

Ukraine has accused Russia of violating a ceasefire proposed by Kyiv that came into effect at midnight on 6 May, reporting continued strikes that l...

Narratives and Hormuz risks keep Middle East tensions high, analyst says

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Expert view

Narratives and Hormuz risks keep Middle East tensions high, analyst says

While the U.S. and Iran exchange strong messages over the Strait of Hormuz, their words may be misunderstood ...

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Middle East Conflict

Iranian FM Araghchi holds talks in Beijing, ahead of U.S.-China leaders' summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday (6 May), un...

Turkish energy minister: War-induced energy crisis likely to continue

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View from Türkiye

Turkish energy minister: War-induced energy crisis likely to continue

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has warned that global energy supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict are likely to persist.

World

World News

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School Shooting

Teen suspect arrested after deadly school shooting in Brazil

A shooting at a school in northwestern Brazil on Tuesday (5 May) has left two staff members dead and several others injured, including a student, in the latest incident of violence to hit the country’s education system.

Marco Rubio to meet Pope Leo at Vatican amid differences over Iran war

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U.S.-Vatican relations

Marco Rubio to meet Pope Leo at Vatican amid differences over Iran war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to discuss Cuba and global religious freedom with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican on Thursday (7 May), following recent criticism from President Donald Trump over the pope’s comments on the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 6 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 6th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Five killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine gas facilities as ceasefire proposals clash

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Russia Ukraine War

Five killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine gas facilities as ceasefire proposals clash

A Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s gas production facilities has killed five people, including two rescue workers, Ukrainian officials said, as Kyiv and Moscow exchanged competing ceasefire proposals.

Business

Business Economy Markets

Trump plans to raise tariffs on EU car imports to 25%

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U.S.-EU Trade Tariff

Trump plans to raise tariffs on EU car imports to 25%

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% next week, up from the 15% level agreed last year, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with its trade commitments.

Renewables in focus as Iran war pushes up Europe’s power prices

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Renewable energy

Renewables in focus as Iran war pushes up Europe’s power prices

As the Iran war disrupts global flows of oil and gas and energy prices skyrocket, the Drin River, which descends through the mountains of northern Albania, is acting as a kind of shield.

China orders Meta to unwind $2bn Manus acquisition

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Artificial Intelligence

China orders Meta to unwind $2bn Manus acquisition

China has ordered Meta to unwind its more than $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence start-up Manus, marking a major escalation in Beijing’s scrutiny of foreign investment in sensitive technology sectors. The order was issued on Monday by the National Development and Reform Commission.

Meta to cut 10% of workforce in first round of layoffs as AI investment drives major restructuring

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Technology

Meta to cut 10% of workforce in first round of layoffs as AI investment drives major restructuring

Meta Platforms will cut about 10% of its global workforce from 20 May, marking the start of a wider restructuring as the company increases spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and plans further layoffs later this year, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years

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Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years

Tim Cook, the tech boss who led Apple to become a $4 trillion company in its post-Steve Jobs era, is stepping down after 15 years in the top job. John Ternus, an Apple veteran of 25 years, who is currently the U.S. company’s Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over from September.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art

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Formula 1

Singer Katy Perry to perform at 10th Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku

The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 will mark its 10th anniversary with a major entertainment programme in Baku, headlined by global pop star Katy Perry.

Taylor Swift Vienna terror plot suspect pleads guilty in part

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Court Hearing

Taylor Swift Vienna terror plot suspect pleads guilty in part

A 21-year-old man accused of planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 has pleaded guilty in part, as his trial opened on Tuesday (28 April) in Austria.

Disney+ debuts animated songs in American Sign Language for Deaf History Month

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Signed cinema

Disney+ debuts animated songs in American Sign Language for Deaf History Month

Disney+ has debuted Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, a new collection of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language (ASL), released on 27 April to mark National Deaf History Month.

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Eurovision

Slovenia joins Eurovision boycott as broadcasters protest Israel’s participation

Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.

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Man drives car into crowd in German city of Leipzig killing 77-year-old man and 63-year-old woman

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Germany

Man drives car into crowd in German city of Leipzig killing 77-year-old man and 63-year-old woman

A 77-year-old man and a 63-year-old woman were killed on Monday (4 May), after a man drove a car into a crowd on a pedestrianised street in the the eastern German city of Leipzig, authorities said.

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Middle East Conflict

No military solution to Iran-U.S. war, Tehran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says - Middle East conflict on 4 May

Iran warned Armerican forces on Monday (4 May) not to enter the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. said it had launched a mission to try and reopen the sea passage. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister said there was no military solution to the Middle East conflict.

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Middle East Conflict

Iran's military denies attacks as UAE reports missile strikes for second consecutive day - Middle East conflict on 5 May

The United Arab Emirate said it was dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran for the second day in a row on Tuesday (5 May), despite denials from authorities in Tehran who threatened a "crushing response" if the UAE retaliated.

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Middle East Conflict

live U.S. declares objectives met in Iran operation as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked - Middle East conflict on 6 May

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Fashion

'Fashion is Art': Celebrity guests stun on the 2026 MET Gala red carpet in New York

The steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art were transformed once again into the world's most prestigious runway for the 2026 Met Gala. This year’s theme, 'Costume Art,' invited guests to explore the intersection of nature, history, and the surreal under the official dress code 'Fashion Is Art'.

Health

Health news Healthcare

WFP urges urgent funding as 5.8 million Haitians face acute food insecurity

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Haiti Hunger Crisis

WFP urges urgent funding as 5.8 million Haitians face acute food insecurity

More than half of Haiti’s population is facing acute food insecurity, prompting the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to warn that recent progress in tackling hunger remains fragile and could quickly be reversed without urgent support.

Six new meningitis cases reported in UK bringing total to 27

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meningitis Outbreak

Six new meningitis cases reported in UK bringing total to 27

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that as of Wednesday evening, it has identified six new cases of meningococcal disease in Kent, bringing the total of confirmed or suspected cases to at least 27.

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

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Middle East Conflict

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $2m in emergency funding to support health responses in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as escalating regional conflict strains hospitals, raises displacement and increases pressure on already fragile health systems.

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Hantavirus

Medics race to evacuate people from luxury cruise ship after suspected hantavirus outbreak as three confirmed dead

Medics are working to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly respiratory illness, hantavirus, from a luxury cruise ship being held off West Africa, after three people died and several others fell ill, officials have said.

Police warn one poisoned HiPP baby food jar could still be in circulation in Austria

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Health

Police warn one poisoned HiPP baby food jar could still be in circulation in Austria

Jars of baby food deliberately tampered with rat poison and discovered in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia were part of an attempted extortion plot targeting manufacturer HiPP, German police said on Monday.

China turns to AI and IVF tech as falling birth rates raise alarm

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View from China

China turns to AI and IVF tech as falling birth rates raise alarm

A Chinese biotechnology company is stepping up efforts to combine artificial intelligence (AI) with advanced genetic testing in a bid to improve the success rates of in vitro fertilization (IVF), while also tapping into growing demand for fertility services.

Travel

Travel News Destinations

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Tourism

Dubai's tourism, revenues and restaurants shrink as Iran war impacts travel

Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes.

Dubai caps flights, raising pressure on Indian airlines and travel sector

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Travel Restrictions

Dubai caps flights, raising pressure on Indian airlines and travel sector

Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to one daily flight to its airports until 31 May due to the Iran crisis, raising fears of significant revenue losses for Indian carriers, industry letters show.

Middle East crisis disrupts travel flows, $56B loss and millions of trips at risk

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Tourism Impact

Middle East crisis disrupts travel flows, $56B loss and millions of trips at risk

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is set to disrupt global travel on a massive scale, with nearly 28 million outbound trips from the Middle East at risk this year, according to Oxford Economics.

Rome opens Colosseum’s southern walkways as public square for tourists

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Historic Reopening

Rome opens Colosseum’s southern walkways as public square for tourists

The Colosseum in Rome has reopened its southern corridors as a public square following a four-year restoration, giving visitors free access to a long-lost part of the ancient monument. The newly restored area was unveiled on Tuesday (17 March).

Green

Green News Climate Nature

Tropical forest loss declines in 2025 from record high, report finds

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Climate change

Tropical forest loss declines in 2025 from record high, report finds

Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can help keep trees standing despite pressures from a warmer climate and expanding agricultural frontiers.

Kazakhstan ratifies green energy partnership with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

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View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan ratifies green energy partnership with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan has ratified a regional green energy agreement with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, signalling Central Asia’s ambition to become a key supplier of renewable energy to international markets.

Beijing Auto Show 2026 highlights China’s eco-friendly vehicle push

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Green Transport

Beijing Auto Show 2026 highlights China’s eco-friendly vehicle push

China’s growing use of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles took centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, which opened on 24 April, highlighting the country’s expanding clean transport ambitions.

Mexicans protest as activists say Gulf of Mexico oil spill has killed wildlife and destroyed reefs

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Climate

Mexicans protest as activists say Gulf of Mexico oil spill has killed wildlife and destroyed reefs

Communities in Mexico have taken to the streets to protest against an ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has killed wildlife and damaged coral reefs over several weeks.

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Climate risks

Central Asia steps up action on rapid glacier melt and climate risks

Central Asia is stepping up efforts to address rapid glacier melt, following United Nations warnings of unprecedented climate pressure on mountain ecosystems.

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